What is this Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) report?

This report is a summary of your school's Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results.
The purpose of AYP is to ensure that all students have reading and mathematics skills
that prepare them for the future. Adequate Yearly Progress measures whether each
school has met the improvement goals established by No Child Left Behind. For a
school to "Make AYP," students in the school must meet goals in three areas: (1)
Attendance (for schools without a high school graduating class) or Graduation (for
schools with a High School graduating class), (2) Academic Performance, and (3)
Test Participation. For
MOUNTAIN VIEW EL SCH, the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) taken by students
in Grade
3, 4, 5 and 6
is used to determine Academic Performance and Test Participation in Reading and
Mathematics. To learn more about AYP, click the "About AYP" link at the top of the
page.

Did this school meet all AYP measures?

MOUNTAIN VIEW EL SCH
met
13
out of
13
AYP measures in
2011-12.
Because AYP requires meeting all of the measures, this school met AYP requirements.
This is good news! This school is on track to meet the goal of all students reaching
proficiency.

The performance chart and/or data table can show more details about how this school
performed.

Did this school meet any AYP targets through Safe Harbor?

Safe Harbor is achieved when a subgroup has greatly improved since the previous
year — even though it did not meet the state goal. (The measure for Safe Harbor
improvement is at least a 10% reduction of the percentage of students who scored
below Proficient for Reading or Mathematics from last year to this year).

Did this school meet any AYP measures through the Growth Model?

The Growth Model recognizes the efforts of schools and districts/LEAs whose students have not achieved
proficiency but are on trajectories towards proficiency on future PSSA exams. The
Growth Model will be calculated for Performance Indicators (i.e., the all student
group and up to nine subgroups). Projected scores are calculated for all
students - including students who are proficient. If a projected score cannot be
calculated for a particular student, the student’s actual score is used. The Growth
Model will be applied to an AYP Performance Indicator only
if the indicator cohort has not met AYP performance by any of the existing goals or targets.
Actual, not projected, PASA scores, PSSA-M scores, 3rd
grade scores, and 11th grade scores are always used,
as well as the scores for any students with insufficient data points to make a
projection.

Grade Last Tested

Scores used in Growth Model Calculation

3

Actual Grade 3 Scores

4

Projected Scores in Grade 6

5

Projected Scores in Grade 7

6

Projected Scores in Grade 8

7

Projected Scores in Grade 8

8

Projected Scores in Grade 11

11

Actual Grade 11 Scores

Since all test performance targets/goals to meet AYP were met by
MOUNTAIN VIEW EL SCH, Growth Model considerations do not apply to this school.

Did this school meet any AYP measures through the appeals process?

When initial AYP results are announced each year, schools and districts/LEAs have the
opportunity to review the data that is utilized to determine AYP and request changes
through the Bureau of Assessment and Accountability to correct any errors.
Also, schools and districts/LEAs have the opportunity to appeal the AYP
rulings through the Pennsylvania Department of Education if they believe their AYP
identification was in error for statistical or other substantive reasons.

Since all test performance targets/goals to meet AYP were met by
MOUNTAIN VIEW EL SCH, appeals were not applicable.

What does this report mean for
MOUNTAIN VIEW EL SCH?

Well done! This school has met all AYP measures for the
2011-12
school year. This school has performed well this year, and appears to be on track
to meet the goal of all students attaining proficiency in Reading and Math by the
year 2014.

This school may wish to review its improvement strategies and create an improvement
plan to continue to meet AYP next year. Click the 'About AYP' link at the top of
the page to learn more about AYP requirements and AYP status levels in Pennsylvania.

What can parents do?

There are several ways to get involved in your child's education and to help your
child and your child's school succeed.

Make sure your child is in school: Please make sure your child
is attending school every day, including testing days.

Help your child succeed: The most important requirements of AYP
are your child’s achieved performance and demonstrated growth in Reading and Mathematics.

Work with your child's teacher to help your child succeed in school. Your child's
teacher can help you find resources and provide insight and suggestions for you
to help your child reach his or her full potential.

If your child was tested in Spring
2012, you should receive a printed Parent Report that
outlines your child's performance on the Assessment. This report includes educational
activities to do with your child and is a good starting point to discuss your child's
performance with their teacher.

Get involved: You can join your school's Parent-Teacher Organization
(PTO) or volunteer at your child's school. Contact your child's school for information
on other ways to get involved.